GreenLink, a new 10-mile stretch of linear park and “Green” space, is receiving help from the University of Miami and other authorities. This fall, UM School of Architecture students will team with a coalition of Miami-Dad Dept. of Economic Resources, and Urban4M to launch a study on the economic impact of the project. In addition to spreading awareness for the new project, the economic impact study is also expected to provide insight on how the linear park can be constructed to provide the greatest possible economic returns to the County. One such return is the improvement of property value surrounding the park. In New York City and Atlanta, for example, the creation of similar eco-conscious linear parks translated to an increase in value for adjacent properties.

Each year, billions of tons of cargo leave the Port of Miami, heading to destinations across the globe. Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Columbia, and Venezuela are among the top 5 recipients of Miami exports. In recent years, the stability and revenue potential of such exports have attracted banks and other lending institutions to provide trade financing for growing small-to-medium sized businesses. Visit Miamitodaynews.com for this look at the export industry in Miami, and the financing the trade.

Throughout history, the flow of culture from one region to another has spread new people, ideas, and customs across the globe. But what does the journey mean for the people and places involved? In a new project, two American scholars are investigating that very question. In the largest study of its kind, Drs. Schich and Song have created a data visualization that maps the movement of the top 150,000 “notable thinkers” of the past two millennia. Through the study, the team has been able to draw a number of fascinating observations on how intellectuals move throughout the world, from birth until death.

More pharmaceutical companies are finding a home in Greater Miami. There are scores of firms in the area, although it may not be so noticeable because they aren’t clustered into a single area. Some are local operations of pharmaceutical giants such as New Jersey-based Merck & Co., which operates a manufacturing and packaging plant in …

eMerge Americas Techweek is expecting thousands of participants for Miami’s first weeklong technology exposition and conference. Put on by eMerge Americas and the Technology Foundation of the Americas, the May 1-7 convention will see a variety of tech-centered events, from a Hackathon to speakers from all corners of the tech world, each focused on highlighting …

Even though Zoo Miami patronage has been growing for three fiscal years, upcoming construction will probably keep the zoo from reaching its 1-million-visitors goal this year. Instead, officials said, they may hit the goal in 2015. Figures provided by zoo Communications Director Ron Magill show 840,878 visitors in 2011, 882,813 in 2012 and an unprecedented …

The City of Miami Gardens is one of the newest cities in Miami-Dade County. The City signed its charter in 2003, just 11 years ago. At the time, it was agreed that Miami-Dade County would retain control over zoning and permitting of Sun Life Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes. It has been alleged that zoning and permitting rights were to be transferred to the City of Miami Gardens in 2012, an interpretation of the city’s charter that has led the city to take legal action against the county. “On Sept. 3rd, the City gained yardage— but scored no touchdown,” reports Lidia Dinkova for Miami Today, highlighting the county’s concession to the city that allows them to issue building permits for lands surrounding the stadium. “I think it’s progress, but we are not where we would like to be,” says Mayor Gilbert.

Following Hurricane Andrew, the United States Air Force gave Miami-Dade County approximately 600 acres of land that had been flattened during the storm. Now, about 125 of those acres are being pursued by investors and businesses that want to develop the land for industrial purposes. Perhaps the biggest business at the negotiations table is FedEx, a global logistics powerhouse that sees the land as a good site for a distribution center. Read more on this developing story online at Miamitodaynews.com.

Now in their third season at Marlins Park, Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins are still submitting expenses to the county – more than $110 million to date – to be counted as their share of the stadium’s construction cost. As in previous dealings with the county over financing the stadium, the Marlins seem to be …

The owner of the Rickenbacker Marina says the City of Miami is picking on him. The city says there’s a slight matter of $2 million that the marina owes the city – not to mention a messed up walkway that the marina built. The city is working on requesting proposals to upgrade the site – …

Kenneth G. Furton, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is gearing up to switch offices and move into his new role as provost of Florida International University (FIU) in July. While Mr. Furton’s background is in forensic science, he has many interests, most of which are on display in his office, whether it’s …

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